Leeds United are the latest club to be linked with Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone as the race for his signature hots up.

Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce has made re-signing the 24-year-old one of his top priorities this summer but competition is growing for Johnstone’s signature.

Premier League sides Watford and Everton have also registered an interest, although it is believed the Toffees’ acquisition of Sunderland’s Jordan Pickford would signal the end of their hunt for a new No.1.

Johnstone made 22 appearances after joining Villa on loan from the Red Devils in the January transfer window and kept eight clean sheets despite a shaky start.